Important Dates

The “Cinema Africa” film festival organized by the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence at the University of Bayreuth returns with its 16th edition in January 2025. From January 26 to 29, the festival will once again present a selection of exceptional African films at Cineplex Bayreuth, showcasing the continent's cultural diversity and creative energy. After the monthly individual screenings at the end of last year, the festival will conclude with a film series lasting several days, characterized by exciting films and interesting discussions with the renowned filmmakers.

January 26, 2025, 8 pm:

Goodbye Julia

120 min | Drama | Sudan/Egypt, 2023
The movie is set in Sudan, following two women from di erent cultural backgrounds. Mona, a retired northern Sudanese singer, takes in Julia, a southern Sudanese widow, and her son Daniel, out of guilt for her role in a murder. Unable to confess her actions, Mona tries to move on, but the nation‘s growing turmoil invades her life, forcing her to face her guilt.

Regisseur / Director: Mohamed Kordofani
Sprache / Language: sudanesisches Arabisch mit englischen Untertiteln / Sudanese Arabic with English subtitles

Watch the trailer here.